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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 94.13 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 94.13 and 52.39 is: 78.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 94.13 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/94.13 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 94.13 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 4,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931.26/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.67

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